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Help us make it rightClassic San Francisco favorites served by friendly staff with incredible harbor and bay views. The Grotto has been warming the bellies of Fishermen since 1935. It was the first sit down restaurant established in the neighborhood before Fishermen’s Wharf existed. Come experience our newly renovated restaurant, oyster bar, and lounge. We look forward to having you.
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Opened in 1935 as the first sit down restaurant on San Francisco's world famous Fisherman's Wharf. Started by Mike Geraldi, an immigrant fisherman from Sicily as an avenue to deliver his fresh catch to the local population. Owned and Operated by The Geraldi Family for over 70 years. Features Inside and Outside Dining, views of the Golden Gate, Russian...
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Stop by the wharf's first restaurant. Italian and seafood dishes on the bay with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Read More
Stop by the wharf's first restaurant. Italian and seafood dishes on the bay with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Past its prime. Nice location and views, but food was just ok and service was bad. Dated interior. Bathrooms were not clean.
My wife and I stopped in for a few cocktails about 5:00 PM the bar was empty and we decided to stay and check it out, the bartender came in from a back area and we ordered our drinks, he then turned around and went into his back area to make them which we couldn't figure out why especially when...
This place has been opened in 1935! So these guys know what they are doing! They told us they have their own fishing fleet so really get spoiled with the catch of the day!
I had the Boston Clam Chowder in a bread bowl & Iced Tea. It arrived very quickly and was nice.
The chowder was hot, but sitting outside in 15 degrees the chowder could have been a couple of degrees warmer.
The service was attentive and it was nice to sit and watch the world go by from this prime location...
The menu is sufficient and the food is good. The Sole Almandine and the Cheese Ravioli were very good meals. The only negative was the service which was slow and did not seem to be very professional.
Classic San Francisco favorites served by friendly staff with incredible harbor and bay views. The Grotto has been warming the bellies of Fishermen since 1935. It was the first sit down restaurant established in the neighborhood before Fishermens Wharf existed. Come experience our newly renovated restaurant, oyster bar, and lounge. We look forward to having you.
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This Wharf legend, Fishermen's Grotto, has been serving classic fish dishes since 1935 and is a favorite with tourists. Its hallmarks include unforgettable bay views, an old-fashioned, Venetian-style dining room, and quintessential San Francisco seafood. The menu focuses on Italian pastas such as spaghetti and ravioli, and fresh seafood items like Pacific Red Snapper, Dungeness Crab Sandwich...
Since 1935
76 years in business
Eating places
The Extras: Shop online for merchandise from the restaurant with the little fisherman trademark.
Know Before You Go: Grab a quick crab sandwich, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder or more at the stand outside the door if you don't have time for a sit-down meal.
Grab a quick crab sandwich, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder or more at the stand outside the door if you don't have time for a sit-down meal.
Shop online for merchandise from the restaurant with the little fisherman trademark.
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